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On this Day: Lionel Messi scores that goal against Getafe

Lionel Messi was busy scoring one of the most famous goals in his career on this day 13 years ago when Barcelona faced Getafe in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.

There were 28 minutes on the clock, and Barca were already 1-0 up, when Messi embarked on his sensational solo run that led to his goal.

The Argentine went past Javier Paredes, nutmegged Perez Nacho, beat the defender again for good measure and then left Alexis and David Belenguer trailing in his wake.

There was simply no stopping Messi at that point.